YEAR OF 2013

Wrapping up 2013 can be walk down memory lane through my photos. 2013 has been a year wherein I never thought I would be soaking in different places capturing numerous photos, that would depict vibrancy and life. It was also this year that my snapshot of palm trees was included in the July 2013 edition of ELLE CANADA. I never thought blogging can be so much fun and I'm grateful I could share my experience through this space.

The year started with a trip to Hong Kong, exploring Central, Tian Tan Buddha, streets of Hong Kong and of course, Disneyland. By February, I was constantly looking for places to discover. I've been to beaches a couple of times with my friends. Just soaking in sunlight, and drinking ridiculous amount of shakes. Even though I've visited that place twice, thrice or gosh who knows how many times, I would still feel something was different, and needed photographing. March came and I found myself in the streets of Cebu and a visit to Plantation Bay was worthwhile relaxing. Capturing images that mirrors culture and tranquility gave me happiness and fulfillment. I never knew I could ever do these, I guess I'm just grateful now.

June was the time where I was able to meet fellow bloggers. People with the same passion for writing and sharing experiences in the internet world. I can remember I traveled to Pontefino, along with editors of the newspapers and bloggers, grasping the serenity of the place and having ridiculous fun. I instantly adore his photography which exhibits timeless aesthetic framing moments in such a blink of an eye.

Then it was a continuous adventure as months came... from walking around Puerto Princesa, Calapan, Tarlac, Baguio and flying to a nearby country once again, Bangkok.

If you are curious enough, scroll to my favorite images throughout the year.

Carousels would always be my favorite during my visit in Disneyland

soaking in sand and sunset around beaches

Bantayan Island and Plantation Bay in Cebu shot in a relaxing approach

Tian Tan Buddha, HK

spinning circles in teacups

meeting people with the same passion of blogging

instagram images when i was in Bangkok 

After a year of wanderlust, I definitely cannot stop myself from traveling. The map is such a huge inspiration to stare at and imagine myself located in those spots. Cheers to new beginnings armed with hope and dreams!


Love,
C.

TRAIPSE

Photo Processing: Carissa Inez

Switched from the plain cardigan to an intricate one when I was strolling around Baguio. In an instant, these photos reminded me of the cold atmosphere that Baguio possess. It was a ponder of what to wear in a bleak weather without being to literal. Surely, I would pack an added jacket when out traipsing on the streets, sipping my strawberry taho and be amused of the vintage finds located in session road (the night market is a different story). 

Enough of the time travel, back to real time setting and face the fact that I've been sickly this week. After weekends of not having enough rest being out and about can be quite an exhaustion. Last weekend I was happily in an amusement park with my friends. No ride was spaced out until the day turned into night time signaling my body to a halt. 

Adrienne Vittadini knitted jacket, Esprit cardigan, Vintage pencil skirt and bag, Bazaar flats

TAMAWAN

Birthday duties are done, now time for some backlog of photographic diary in location on the northwestern part of the city. I went to Tamawan Village weeks ago completely with no detailed knowledge of what's in store for. Let's just say, I played it by surprise. Arriving in the village, made a quick exercise of an uphill climb, (in which i made a human error of wearing wedges),  to see Igorot huts in different levels. Turn right, you see the pool of artist sketching portraits of tourists for a minimum amount of a hundred. Exploring the whole place at the same time taking Instagram snapshots is a habit I have become addicted to. After recovering from quite a bit of leg exercise, I sat down and watched the natives dance to the beat of the gong. 

Hunger came and I delighted myself with salad and pesto rightly available within the village. Different choices but surely these green colored dishes won at that moments craving.

It was quite slippery to climb and walk around the bridges thus I resorted to going around the art exhibits and handicraft store. I recommend going here on a sunny day rather than a gloomy one in which you would appreciate climbing up the hut and reach the highest point to indulge yourself with the panoramic view of the Province.

After Tamawan Village, a quick visit to Baguio Cathedral to witness the beauty of the structure. Alongside, I was lucky to spot strawberry taho sold nearby. 

Stop the strawberry taho craving.